Prunus persica - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Bulletpoints
* sweet in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Peach are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Peach has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Peach is a small tree. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 8 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Prunus persica prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered abundantly throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Prunus persica forms pink-coloured flowers from March.

Fruit
The drupes have a sweet flavour. Ripening time from August.

Use
Ornamental shrub, bee pasture, edible